The commercial street was still bustling with crowds.
However, Luo Wei's thoughts were far from the lively streets, as his mind wandered to a cold, distant girl with silver-white hair.
Ophelia was from the first timeline.
Back then, they were both caught up in a moderate case involving mass livestock deaths. After dealing with the evil creature together, they became acquainted.
Later, she became the second "contained entity" after Helena. However, there wasn't any fighting between them - she was invited in. Rather than being "contained," she was more like his second tenant.
But Helena hated her.
Perhaps it was because of her identity, or maybe because of her appearance and personality.
And that girl... how should I put it... in some ways, she might be even more troublesome than Helena...
Luo Wei's head was aching, aching terribly...
In any case...
Her sudden return wasn't good news for the current Luo Wei.
The grilled chicken wing vendor looked puzzled at the young man standing before him.
"Are you buying or not? If not, don't block others!"
Luo Wei responded with an "oh" and absent-mindedly bought two chicken wings.
One for himself, and the other he handed to Helena, who was intently watching a circus performance.
Helena turned around, and being as sensitive as she was, immediately noticed something was off about her brother, who seemed deeply troubled.
"What's wrong... brother?"
Luo Wei snapped back to reality, concealing all his emotions with a gentle smile.
"Nothing, just thinking these chicken wings might be overpriced."
"Is that so..." Helena blinked.
Though she knew her brother definitely wasn't thinking about that, she didn't press further.
Luo Wei pointed to a direction where the crowd was even more lively, "Let's go check that out!"
"Mm!"
Helena's smile returned to her face as she happily pulled her brother's hand toward that direction.
Luo Wei watched her back, lost in thought.
She absolutely cannot know about this, at least... not the current her...
[Helena]
[Affection: 100]
[Contamination: 20]
Her body had finally returned to normal, and her emotions were becoming more stable.
If she found out that one of the former tenants, Ophelia, whom she despised the most, had returned... she would likely have an immediate adverse reaction...
All their previous efforts would be wasted.
...
Holding Helena's hand, Luo Wei strolled leisurely with her past various food stalls.
Helena was almost dazzled by all the options, wanting to try everything she saw.
Seeing her rare happiness, Luo Wei made a grand gesture.
At every stall they passed, regardless of what was being sold, they bought one of everything.
This shocked the vendors who, while happy about the sales, had doubtful expressions that seemed to ask: can you two kids really eat all this?
Luo Wei thought to himself, they really underestimate her.
From one end of the street to the other, Helena ate continuously. The pile of various dishes that Luo Wei could barely hold quickly disappeared, leaving onlookers amazed and muttering in wonder.
How could such a delicate-looking girl eat like a bottomless pit? Probably the whole street combined couldn't eat as much as her...
"Brother... am I being too excessive... everyone is staring at us..."
Helena tugged gently at Luo Wei's sleeve, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"What do they know!" Luo Wei completely ignored others' stares.
"Boss, I'll take one of each of these desserts."
"Yes, you heard right, pack all thirty of them... no, we don't need a box, we'll eat as we walk."
"Brother..." Helena became even more embarrassed, "We don't need so many..."
Luo Wei ignored her protests.
Glancing at a nearby girl who stood staring with her mouth slightly open, Luo Wei rolled his eyes, "What are you looking at? Never seen a beautiful girl eat before?"
Beautiful girls can eat too!
After eating, they went to a clothing store.
The weather was still a bit cold, and Helena's wardrobe consisted of nothing but little dresses. Luo Wei wanted to buy her a coat.
After helping her try on several options, Luo Wei, taking inspiration from Teacher Evelyn's usual outerwear style, chose a plain white women's coat for Helena.
Evelyn was quite the fashion expert, and her style choices were quite valuable reference points for someone as fashion-blind as Luo Wei.
"It's so warm~" Helena happily twirled in front of the mirror in her new clothes.
"Brother! Does it suit me? Is it too mature?" She looked questioningly at Luo Wei's reflection in the mirror.
Luo Wei nodded insincerely, "Mm, it fits..."
But in his mind, he thought that this style really needed the right figure to pull it off... and Helena's chest...
Well, let's just say.
There was still quite a gap to fill before reaching Teacher Evelyn's cup size.
Helena had no idea what Luo Wei was thinking. Seeing him staring intently at her chest, she shyly lowered her head.
Her cheeks turned red.
So brother likes girls with bigger chests...
Then I'll have to try extra hard!
...
After enjoying the food and shopping, evening had arrived without them noticing.
Holding Helena's hand, Luo Wei came to the most expensive district in the east side. The earlier bustle of the marketplace gradually faded away, replaced by the faint sound of elegant piano music.
The restaurants here were luxuriously decorated, offering the finest dining experience in the city. The patrons were all nobles, wealthy individuals, or the elite of Saint Callen.
In short: a place for respectable people.
Upon entering the restaurant, they were enveloped by the melodious sound of solo piano. A waiter politely took Luo Wei's coat.
"Brother..." Helena couldn't help but squeeze Luo Wei's fingers.
She had never been to such a formal place before, feeling even more nervous than when she used to kill people.
"Don't be afraid." Luo Wei helplessly ruffled her hair, "It's just an ordinary restaurant, not much fancier than the snack shop at the school gate, and the food might not even be as good."
"Oh..." Helena nodded quietly at his words.
But she still timidly stayed close behind Luo Wei.
"Sir, Miss, please follow me."
The waiter displayed a proper smile, leading them to a window seat.
After being seated, Helena curiously observed the other patrons.
The men and women were all so gentlemanly and ladylike... their movements so graceful, as if they belonged to a completely different world from her...
Just then, the piano music ended, replaced by a beautiful violin solo that was lovely in an indescribable way. The crystal chandelier cast an intimate glow as young men and women embraced and moved toward the dance floor.
Everyone here must be married couples or lovers...
"Brother..."
Helena raised her head shyly, her eyes slightly sparkling.
"Are we on a date?"
"Hmm?" Luo Wei was stunned for a moment, but quickly smiled and said:
"Whatever Helena thinks it is, that's what it is. Brother just wanted to take you somewhere you've never been, to experience things you've never experienced."
"Oh..." Helena quietly lowered her head again.
So it's not a date then...
But she was still very happy.
Watching her brother confidently ordering their meal, Helena smiled and rested her chin on her hand, looking out through the floor-to-ceiling window at the night scene.
A massive airship slowly moved through the high sky, its tail flickering with gorgeous blue light - the energy of magic crystals, which looked beautiful at night.
Closer to earth were the twinkling lights of Saint Callen, dotted like stars in a countryside sky.
This day had been truly wonderful.
She unconsciously lifted the corners of her mouth, as if in a beautiful dream she didn't want to wake from.
She wished it could stay like this forever.
...
The tranquility was broken by a call.
"Luo Wei! Luo Wei Edlin!"
"Finally found you! I'm exhausted..."
Luo Wei and Helena both looked over as Police Chief Raymond pushed past the waiter at the door and hurriedly walked toward them.
His voice was very loud, drawing curious glances from other diners in the restaurant.
Luo Wei merely glanced at him before turning back to Helena, asking gently: "Would you like anything else?"
"No, brother... I've had enough..." Helena quietly pointed at Raymond.
"Isn't that the police chief? Brother, aren't you going to acknowledge him?"
Luo Wei let out a helpless sigh.
"Whenever I see him, I know nothing good is coming..."
The previously warm and cozy atmosphere came to an abrupt halt when Police Chief Raymond arrived.
Because, the system prompt suddenly popped up.
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[Save Point: Royal Bay Restaurant]
[Available Load Points: 5/5]
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esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
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ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
